HMD Arc vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 153,667); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads HMD Arc by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.